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Dunkin' Donuts is on the rise again in Europe, growing to 120 stores in Germany, Russia, Spain, Bulgaria and Britain after retreating from the region in the 1990s. The chain, which aims to add new markets including Denmark, Austria, Belgium and the Netherlands, is tailoring its selection and creating menu items to suit different tastes, including adding hot cereal and a savory item called the Bacon Buttie at its U.K. stores.

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Dunkin' Donuts is testing kiosks with prepared sandwiches and fruit-and-cheese platters at some of its US restaurants, said Maxim Group analyst Stephen Anderson. Adding the kiosks at more restaurants in the coming months may help franchisees trim costs and boost sales at breakfast and snack times, he said.

Starbucks added 15 new shops in Manhattan to end the year with 220 locations in the New York City borough, making it Manhattan's most populous retailer, according to an annual report. Dunkin' Donuts holds the title citywide, with 568 locations across the five boroughs, and Subway remained in second place with 444, despite closing 18 locations this year.

Dunkin' Donuts will roll out a multi-platform campaign for the Discovery Channel's popular "Shark Week" promotion this week, using a "Take a Bite, Take a Pic" contest to rally fans. The campaign will be the first time a paid advertiser utilizes Microsoft's Xbox One entertainment system for social engagement.

Dunkin' Donuts debuted a new grilled chicken flatbread sandwich this week, following Starbucks' move last month to add several new sandwiches to the lunch menu, including a grilled cheese and a brisket and cheddar baguette. Doughnut and coffee shops typically do 65% of their total business in the morning, according to NPD Group, and both chains are looking to increase the size of their lunch-time market share.